The first provisional route check for stages 1 and 4 took place over the weekend. The distances seem to match what was expected so there probably won't be many changes to the route. Over half the entries have already been taken, including a few from abroad. More info' on the event website.

2016 will be the first-time running of the event, and the first 1000 km Audax I've organised however (there's always a "however"), I've ridden a few 1000s over the years as well as PBP & LEL, so I have a good idea as to how it will pan out. If everything runs OK, and it's looking that way, there's no reason why this won't run again (or the other version - there is another version of the Mille Pennines 1000 in the system)!